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Thank you for visiting our fundraising page.

We have set this account up in loving memory of our son, Davey Pitchford - Shanley.

 

As we haven't written anything for such a long time, I wanted to post an update thanking each and every one of you for your kind donations. Yesterday would have been Davey's 4th birthday and was strangely, the hardest yet owing to Davey's little brother, Aidan, being born and showing us with each delightful milestone, what we have missed with Davey.

 

As we've said before, we truly appreciate every donation.It benefits us to know that from our loss, something positive has been done - you have all enabled this wonderful charity to enhance the lives of others. So again, THANK YOU to all that have supported us, from Jen, Eddie, Amelia, Aidan and Davey - the brightest star in our sky. xxxx

 

In a baby castle, just beyond the eye,

Your baby plays with angel toys that money cannot buy.

Who are we to wish him back into this world of strife,

No, play on your baby, he’ll have eternal life.

 

At night when all is silent and sleep forsakes your eyes,

You’ll hear his tiny footsteps come running to your side.

His little hands caress you so tenderly and sweet,

You’ll breathe a little prayer and close your eyes and embrace him in your sleep.

Now you have a treasure that you rate above all others.

You have know true glory,

You are still his mother.

  

As Davey's birthday approaches we're all reflecting on how losing him has affected us and how life would and should have been had he been able to stay. Saturday will be a hard day but also a chance to be proud that our son's memory has been able to raise funds and awareness for other children and their families. Please support us by donating anything you can to this fantastic cause in memory of our son.

To our sleeping angel Davey,

Happy 1st Birthday. We wish you still were here to share it. Love and miss you more than words could ever say and always in our thoughts. Love Mummy, Daddy and big sister, Amelia Jo x x x 

  

http://www.members.shaw.ca/angelwhispers/Spring%20Angels.htm - Bottom left

 

Little Snow Drop

The world may never notice 

If a Snowdrop doesn't bloom, 

Or even pause to wonder 

If the petals fall too soon. 

But every life that ever forms, 

Or ever comes to be, 

Touches the world in some small way 

For all eternity. 



The little one we long for 

Was swiftly here and gone. 

But the love that was then planted 

Is a light that still shines on. 

And though our arms are empty, 

Our hearts know what to do. 

Every beating of our hearts 

Says that we do love you.

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As most of you will know, Davey was born March 20th allus this Christmas would have been Davey's first.

Eddie and I are lucky enough to be spending christmas with our entire immediate family including our beautiful daughter Amelia. However for many of us attending there will be one very special person missing.

Not a minute passes when he's not in my thoughts and this time of year just makes it all the more difficult.

We were speechless at everyone's generous donations - it is the only comfort to think there are children in the world who have benefitted from Davey's memorial fund all raised with your support.

A Huge 'Thank you' to everyone who has donated. Cuddle your little and loved ones often and try to remember to show at all times, how precious they really are to you.

                  

                           A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OF YOU! X X




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We thank all those people who have offered support and kindness in the weeks since Davey's birth. Eddie and I have personalised a flower arrangement for our son and while we're asking people not to send flowers we appreciate very much those that donate to this memorial instead. We can't begin to express how important raising money for this charity is to us, in our son's memory.

 

 

Thank you for taking time to read this.

x

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Spina bifida • Hydrocephalus • Information • Networking • Equality - SHINE

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Formerly ASBAH (Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus). Spina bifida, Hydrocephalus, Information, Networking, Equality - SHINE is the only national charity providing practical support to help individuals and families affected by spina bifida and hydrocephalus.

Donations 150

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Donation by Amanda Cook on 21/04/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Just got back from Cyprus with yellow blossom trees reminding me of you-not only are you loved and remembered but you go with us wherever we go.

Donation by GDJoex on 28/03/13

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lucia Machin-Lopez on 21/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

With love from the Reynolds Family xxxxx

Donation by Lorraine Reynolds on 21/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/03/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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xxxx

Donation by m+m+m on 20/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Always in my thoughts. xxx

Donation by Marian Pitchford on 20/03/13

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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All our love always to our very special grandson Davey xx

Donation by Nanny & Grandad on 20/03/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

with love from Gavin, Lesley-Anne, Leah, Daniel, and Lucia xxx Happy 4th Birthday Davey

Donation by Gavin and Lesley Shipley on 20/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Sam Taylor on 20/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Happy 4th Bday beautiful boy so sad you can't spend it with us but know you are always in our thoughts and we miss&love you dearly.

Donation by Mummy, daddy, AJ&Aidan x x x x x x on 20/03/13

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Thinking of you as always Davey, All our love, Auntie Jo, Uncle Matty & Frankie xxx

Donation by Joanna Powell on 20/03/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Our thoughts are with you.

Donation by Dannemann Family on 20/03/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Lorraine Reynolds on 28/02/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Not a moment goes by when I don't wish I could scoop you up.Still reminded by every beautiful thing.We love you, play on I.P little one. xx

Donation by Mummyxxxx on 30/01/13

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Just a little gift for you, our lovely Nephew and Cuz - always thinking of you xxx

Donation by Joanna Powell on 07/01/13

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Much love to the family xx

Donation by Alison Currie on 07/01/13

$50.00

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Just a little something from us all xx

Donation by Debbie Payne on 04/01/13

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Davey, we will love you & hold you close in our hearts always.

Donation by Nanny & Grandad xxxx on 19/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Davey, in our thoughts today as much as the day you were born we love you always x x x x

Donation by Mummy, Daddy, Amelia & Aidan-Davey on 18/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Beiping Huang on 31/03/12

£10.00

Donation by Ian David on 22/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Donation by Brian Globerman on 21/03/12

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Donation by Anonymous on 20/03/12

£10.00

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All our love always to our precious grandson Davey.

Donation by Nanny & Grandad xxx on 20/03/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$6,212.98
  • Offline donations$487.13
  • Text donations$15.18
  • Total raised$6,715.29
  • Gift Aid$1,459.76

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